The Jampack Report: Gaming News Podcast

New reports have emerged that a PlayStation 5 reveal event is coming June 3. Bloomberg's Jason Schreier and Takashi Mochizuki share the report, citing people with direct knowledge of the matter.  Here are today's stories:  - Sony Is Planning a PS5 Conference for as Early as Next Week - Xbox Series X Pre-Order Page Appears on Microsoft Store - Summer Game Fest is better on Twitch - Prolif...

Blizzard Entertainment has cancelled BlizzCon 2020 in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The news comes after the cancellation of many of the year's biggest gaming conventions, including E3.  Here are today's stories:  - BlizzCon 2020 cancelled due to coronavirus concerns  - Twitch signs multiyear deals with popular streamers Summit1G, Dakotaz, and JoshOG - No Man's Sky l...

The next PC release for Halo: The Master Chief Collection is coming in June. Testing for Halo 3 on PC is coming in the first half of the month, according to a recent announcement from 343 Industries.  Here are today's stories:  - Halo 3 on PC set to begin test flighting in June, says 343 Industries - Metroid Prime Trilogy could be coming to Switch next month - Heavy Rain, Beyond: Two Sou...

The latest NPD report has revealed record-breaking spending in April 2020 as more consumers are staying home and playing games during the coronavirus pandemic.  Here are today's stories:  - April 2020 NPD: U.S. game spending breaks records - PlayStation 5 Exclusive Silent Hill Is In A Playable State; Demo To Be Shown After The Console’s Reveal Event – Rumor - Warzone players have discove...

After years of accusations, an internal investigation prompted by Factorio developer Wube Software has revealed that sellers on the G2A Marketplace were guilty of selling illegally obtained keys. The company has since paid nearly $40,000 to the developer before apologizing and confirming that future preventative measures would be taken to prevent this action. Here are today's stories:  - G2A...

Reliable leaker Okami13 has shared that this year's Call of Duty is Black Ops: Cold War. This statement has been corroborated by Eurogamer, whose sources have confirmed this information. Here are today's stories:  - The Next Call Of Duty Is Black Ops: Cold War - Report - Take-Two hits record financials, with in-game revenues up 34% - Take-Two Has 93 Games Planned by March 2025 Including Ports...

In a cryptic message, Sony CEO Kenichiro Yoshida revealed that the company "will soon be announcing a strong lineup of PS5 games". This statement comes after months of speculation about an early-June reveal event for more news about Sony's upcoming flagship next generation console.  Here are today's stories:  - Sony CEO Says PS5 Games Will Be Announced 'Soon' - PlayStation Now reaches 2....

The latest figures for US spending on video games has hit a quarterly record with $10.9B generated in the first quarter of 2020 alone.  Here are today's stories:  - US spending on video games just hit a new quarterly record - Nintendo expects “large impact” to game development due to coronavirus - BioWare only has 30-ish people working on overhauling Anthem - Valve opens 'Half-Life: Alyx...

Microsoft's Mixer remained stagnant according to Stream Element's recent report while competing platforms Twitch and Facebook Gaming grew by 101% and 238% year-over-year. This is all despite acquisitions of major streaming industry leaders like Ninja and Shroud in a bid to win the favor of Twitch and YouTube audiences.  Here are today's stories:  - As the streaming industry booms, Micros...

Epic has teased Unreal Engine 5, a powerhouse for next-generation game development that will shape the next decade of gaming on the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and more.  Here are today's stories:  - Epic Games teases its new, nearly-photorealistic Unreal Engine 5 - Fortnite will be a PS5 and Xbox Series X launch game - Epic Online Services launches, giving other games access to Fortni...

Geoff Keighley has announced Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2, a bundle of PlayStation 1 classics rebuilt for the PS4, Xbox One, and PC. The bundle will be launching September 4 for $39.99. Here are today's stories:  - Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 & 2 remaster coming September 4 - Sony announces new PlayStation Studios branding for its first-party PS5 games - Ghost of Tsushima PS4 State of Play Ann...

Ubisoft has announced Ubisoft Forward, a showcase of the publisher's upcoming titles coming to consoles and PC. This event comes in the wake of the cancellation of E3 2020, leaving a void that publishers and gaming media outlets are clamoring to fill. Here are today's stories:  - Ubisoft announces new Direct-like presentation with 'exciting reveals' -  Call of Duty studio Sledgehammer is...

Xbox's Aaron Greenberg has apologized for setting the wrong expectations ahead of the most recent episode of Inside Xbox.  Here are today's stories:  - Xbox’s Aaron Greenberg Says Recent Xbox Series X Showcase Was Set Up with Wrong Expectations - Assassin’s Creed Valhalla creative director on fan disappointment, “You rightfully expected to see more” - Tokyo Game Show 2020 has been cancel...

Details on 13 next-gen games have been shared during an Inside Xbox event showcasing titles coming to the Xbox Series X at or shortly after its launch this fall. A follow up event is coming in July to showcase first-party titles, including the much-anticipated Halo Infinite.  Here are today's stories:  - The 13 new games announced for Xbox Series X - Assassin's Creed Valhalla Will Be Sho...

The ESRB has shockingly given a Mature rating CD Projekt Red's Cyberpunk 2077, revealing details regarding the adventures fans can expect in the world of Night City.   Here are today's stories:  - Cyberpunk 2077’s ESRB rating describes customizable genitalia, possible crucifixion - The Last of Us Part II’s Story Trailer Has Arrived - THQ Nordic and Koch Media Trade IPs Including Red Fact...

Microsoft has announced Xbox 20/20, a series of digital events showcasing Xbox Series X games and features. Starting with an event on May 7, Microsoft's summer event lineup has officially been outlined as the next-gen race heads up. Here are today's stories:  - Xbox 20/20 events will show the future of Xbox each month, Xbox Game Studios showcase coming in July - Cyberpunk 2077 Night City Wire...

This week's leaks of sensitive information and scenes from The Last of Us 2 were devastating for Naughty Dog, but Sony has now identified the culprits. Contrary to original reports, the culprit was not a disgruntled employee of Naughty Dog.  Here are today's stories:  - Doom Eternal's Soundtrack Controversy, Explained - PewDiePie signs exclusive live-streaming deal with YouTube - Fewer t...

This week's leaks of sensitive information and scenes from The Last of Us 2 were devastating for Naughty Dog, but Sony has now identified the culprits. Contrary to original reports, the culprit was not a disgruntled employee of Naughty Dog.  Here are today's stories:  - Last Of Us II Leakers Are 'Not Affiliated' With Naughty Dog, Sony Says - Geoff Keighley launches Summer Game Fest to ca...

Ubisoft has revealed a cinematic trailer for Assassin's Creed Valhalla, their next foray into the legendary franchise. While the first gameplay trailer is slated for release next week, Ubisoft has revealed that Valhalla will be launching on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Google Staida, and PC. Here are today's stories:  - Assassin’s Creed Valhalla coming this holiday, watch the first trai...

Ubisoft has announced Assassin's Creed Valhalla, the newest entry in the beloved Assassin's Creed franchise. An 8-hour art stream showcased BossLogic, a noted artist, creating the first art for the upcoming title with more information coming in a full reveal tomorrow.  Here are today's stories:  - Assassin's Creed Valhalla name and location revealed  - Xbox Game Pass has over 10 mil...

Google's Stadia Connect revealed what's coming to their cloud-based gaming platform over the course of the next few months, including  Here are today's stories:  - EA bringing Madden, FIFA, and Star Wars games to Google Stadia - PUBG Surprise Launches On Google Stadia With New Pioneer Edition - Xbox's 'Project xCloud' starts rolling out to testers in Western Europe - Faze Clan launches n...

In the midst of crippling story leaks hitting the internet, Naughty Dog and Sucker Punch have announced new summer release dates for The Last of Us Part 2 and Ghost of Tsushima, launching on June 19 and July 17 respectively. Here are today's stories:  - The Last of Us Part 2, Ghost of Tsushima Get New Summer Release Dates - The Last of Us 2 Leak Leaves Director 'Heartbroken' - A Patent for So...

According to VGC, a trilogy of Horizon games is planned between Guerilla and PlayStation following the success of 2017's PS4 console exclusive Horizon Zero Dawn. Here are today's stories:  - Guerrilla is planning a Horizon Zero Dawn trilogy - Google to reveal new games during Stadia Connect on YouTube next week  - Nintendo confirms up to 160,000 accounts accessed in huge privacy breach&n...

The best-selling game of this console generation, Grand Theft Auto 5, is leaving Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass service. The good news? Rockstar's Red Dead Redemption 2 is coming on May 7 to take its place.  Here are today's stories:  - Red Dead Redemption 2 replacing GTA 5 on Xbox Game Pass  - Horizon Zero Dawn studio is hiring for another open-world game - Riot Games to open new studi...

A new Xbox Series X logo has been revealed thanks to a trademark from Microsoft filed earlier this week. While the use of this new trademark is unclear, many are speculating this format hints at multiple Skus of the next-generation console. Here are today's stories:  - Here's the Xbox Series X logo  - Former PS5 Engineer Suggests Sony Have More To Show Regarding The Console - Rumor: Huge...